"New Line Cinema has picked up the rights to the critically acclaimed comic book "Ex Machina" by creators Brian Vaughan and Tony Harris. "Ex Machina" is a political thriller published by DC Comics' Wildstorm division that tackles the question of what happens when a man who has superpowers realizes he can be of better service to humanity by becoming a politician -- in this case, the mayor of New York. The comic explores such hot-button issues as Sept. 11 and gay marriage, the shades of gray in political realities and the idea that there is no room for heroes in politics..." (full details)
"ThinkFilm and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment have finalized a deal with producer Robert Lantos of Serendipity Point Films to release Atom Egoyan's mystery thriller "Where the Truth Lies" in the U.S. and Canada. ThinkFilm will distribute the film and handle television sales in North America, with home entertainment being handled by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment..." (full details)
"Twentieth Century Fox has purchased "Reckless," from Shane Salerno ("Ghost Rider", "MEG"). Sexual thriller centers on a 30-ish married couple who start playing a dangerous game in an effort to spice up their flagging marriage..." (full details)
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